The CPDT-KA TRAINING LOG must document at least 300 total hours within the last 3 years.
Please see
the CPDT-KA Candidate Handbook for the complete Training Log eligible hours guidelines. Training hours
can be accrued in a paid or voluntary position. Training hours cannot be accrued by working with your
own dog.
Hands on Hours: MINIMUM of 225 hours of hands-on training, such as instructing group classes, conducting private lessons, consulting
with clients, and training one or more dogs
Assisting Hours: MAXIMUM of 75 hours of related activity, including volunteering at shelter, consulting with other certified trainers
about current cases, designing training plans, working as a vet tech or dog groomer, and/or assisting a colleague
in instructing group classes or individual lessons
NOTE: Hands on Hours and Assisting Hours reflect different activities and CANNOT be listed on the same line.
Candidate Name:
You may summarize your Training Log hours to a MAXIMUM of one client for one month per row. Insert additional rows/pages as needed.
Month/Year Client/Facility Name Type of Service (e.g. private Type of Training (e.g. basic manners, Hands-On Assisting
(mmm-yy) lesson, group class, volunteering dog sports, obedience, handling, Hours Hours
at a shelter, working as a vet housetraining, socialization)
tech)
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Candidate Name:
You may summarize your Training Log hours to a MAXIMUM of one client for one month per row. Insert additional rows/pages as needed.
Month/Year Client/Facility Name Type of Service (e.g. private Type of Training (e.g. basic manners, Hands-On Assisting
(mmm-yy) lesson, group class, volunteering dog sports, obedience, handling, Hours Hours
at a shelter, working as a vet housetraining, socialization)
tech)
Hands-On Assisting
Total CPDT-KA Training Log Hours:
Updated March 4, 2020. Effective immediately.